The University of Texas at Austin Provides Expertise on Topics Related to War
The University of Texas at Austin offers the following experts in fields such as national security, bioterrorism, economic and financial forecasts in times of unrest, and dozens of topics that address national and international issues related to war. The list is a compilation of faculty from various colleges and schools on campus and includes experts ranging from scientists to journalists to retired government and military leaders.
Biological ThreatsSteven Kornguth (Natural Sciences) Biological and chemical threats
Brent Iverson (Natural Sciences) Biological and chemical threats
Andrew Ellington (Natural Sciences) Chemical and biological warfare detection
John McDevitt (Natural Sciences) Working with Texas A&M on a mail-sorting device to detect air-borne bioweapons
Hugh Forrest (Natural Sciences) Biochemical genetics
George Georgiou (Engineering) Biological warfare defense
Bridges/StructuresEric Williamson (Engineering) Structural soundness of bridges vs. terrorist attacks
Communications and the MediaNeal Burns (Communication) Companies changing their advertising strategies in response to war
Meme Drumwright (Communication) Companies changing their advertising strategies in response to war
Isabella Cunningham (Communication) Companies changing their advertising strategies in response to war
Ellen Wartella (Communication) How parents should talk to children about media coverage of the war
Computer Systems SecurityLarry Leibrock (Business) Systems security; digital forensics
Defense IndustryKenneth Flamm (LBJ/Public Affairs) International trade & investments; defense industry
Economic Impact and Financial MarketsJames Galbraith (LBJ/Public Affairs) Political economy; comparative economic policy
Steven Ratner (Law) Ethnic conflict; international criminal laws; foreign investments
Mark Alpert (Business) Consumer behavior and emotions
Laura Starks (Business) Capital markets, corporate governance, finance-corporate
Ehud Ronn (Business) Capital markets, energy markets, derivatives, interest rates, risk management
Environmental IssuesErle Janssen (Campus Services) University of Texas at Austin environmental health and safety
Earnest Gloyna (Engineering) Radioactive waste management; water quality management
Foreign PolicyFrancis Gavin (LBJ/Public Affairs) U.S. foreign policy; international relations; national security; international monetary relations; U.S. presidency
Edwin Dorn (LBJ/Public Affairs) International affairs; national security/defense policy; policy-making (especially the executive branch of government)
Health and SafetySuzanne Barber (Engineering) Intelligence systems and detecting disease spread/epidemics
Mariyln Pattillo (Nursing) Vaccinations; disaster nursing
International TradeBobby Inman (LBJ/Public Affairs) National security; international trade
Francis Gavin (LBJ/Public Affairs) U.S. foreign policy; international relations; national security; international monetary relations; U.S. presidency
Kenneth Flamm (LBJ/Public Affairs) International trade & investments; defense industry
Mark Baker (Business) Terrorism; international business, business law
Sidney Weintraub (LBJ/Public Affairs) Trade; economic integration
International SecuritySumit Ganguly (Liberal Arts) International security
Legalities of WarSteven Ratner (Law) Ethnic conflict; international criminal laws; foreign investments
Sarah Cleveland (Law) U.S. foreign affairs law; international human rights
Philip C. Bobbitt (Law) International security
MilitaryMontgomery Meigs (LBJ/Public Affairs) National security, international peace keeping operations, retired 4-star general
John S. Butler (Business) Racial integration in the military
National SecurityMontgomery Meigs (LBJ/Public Affairs) National security, international peace keeping operations, retired 4-star general, U.S. Army
Bobby Inman (LBJ/Public Affairs) National security; international trade
Edwin Dorn (LBJ/Public Affairs) International affairs; national security/defense policy; policy-making (especially the executive branch of government)
Francis Gavin (LBJ/Public Affairs) U.S. foreign policy; international relations; national security; international monetary relations; U.S. presidency
Philip C. Bobbitt (Law) International security
Oil Production/EnergyAugusto Podio (Engineering) Oilfield production
Ehud Ronn (Business) Energy markets, capital markets, derivatives, interest rates, risk management
Peace ProtestsRobert Jensen (Communication) U.S. antiwar activism; political dissidence
Psychological Effects of WarMichael Telch (Liberal Arts) Fear and psychological impact of war
U.S. PresidencyBruce Buchanan (Government) Presidential politics; political behaviors
Francis Gavin (LBJ/Public Affairs) U.S. foreign policy; international relations; national security; international monetary relations; U.S. presidency
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